Crimea has become central to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, historically significant for its strategic location at the junction of Europe and Asia. Various empires, including the Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans, have vied for control of the peninsula due to its cultural and geographical importance. The current situation is marked by the fierce standoff between Ukraine and Russia following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, with leaders from both nations maintaining strong stances about its status in any peace negotiations.
"It is this sort of semi-mythical realm where the world of the nomads meets the world of the sedentary ancient Greek civilizations... contested by these empires and faiths for thousands and thousands of years."
"Today, both Kyiv and Moscow see Crimea as a red-line in negotiations to end the war."
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